There is always something exiting to experience in Arvika!
Arvika invites you into a place filled with culture, adventure, challenges and fun activities. The countryside is so beautiful that it will take your breath away! Wherever you are, places are always close at hand, easy to reach. Simply help yourself to whatever you prefer: the great forests, the open countryside, the stories, the Glaskogen Nature Reserve or some of our 365 lakes! Welcome to us in the heart of Värmland!
There is a lot to discover in Arvika!
Arvika offers a magnificent landscape with many lakes and several nature reserves. The district is known for its rich culture, for singing and music, arts and crafts. Arvika has a cozy and welcoming town center with many shops where you can have nice shopping. The region has since the last century attracted artists, craftsmen and musicians, and even today the tradition lives on. Summertime is Arvika a paradise for music, arts and crafts lovers, with a rich variety of concerts and exhibitions. We hope you can find your own favorite spots in Arvika and enjoying your stay here with us in the heart of Värmland! A warm welcome!
The beautiful region of Arvika can offer accommodation according to every taste! Spend the night comfortably in one of the hotels in town, experience to sleep in a forest hut, stay at a B & B, in a cosy cottage in the countryside or on one of our nice campsites!
Canoe rental and tour packages, Arvika Kanot- & Turistcenter
Kanotturer i Arvika är en utmärkt aktivitet för mindre grupper och familjen.
Photo: Öyvind Lund
Under kanotturerna finns det gott om möjligheter att att uppleva både natur och kultur. Det finns ett rikt djurliv med gott om bäver, älg och fåglar.
Photo: Öyvind Lund
Arvika med omnejd är känt för sina fina och rikliga fiskevatten. På kanotcentret kan du köpa de flesta fiskekorten som finns i området.
Photo: Öyvind Lund
Photo: Luc Dodeman
Photo: S Dellmann
Arvika Kanot & Turistcenter offers you canoe trips in one of Sweden's most precious water area with almost 800 km canoe trails.
The many lakes and rivers in and around Arvika invite to fantastic canoe tours in various nature. The Arvika Kanot & Turistcenter offers several tours for new beginners as well as for the more experienced person and is suitable for individuals, families and groups. The canoe tours are in Glaskogen, Rinnen, Jösse älv, Köla älv, Värmeln or Lillälven. All canoe trails are marked on Arvika Friluftskarta. The canoe packages that come whit a tour include; a canoe (2 persons), paddles, extra paddle, lifejacket, canoe cart, rope, sponge, tarpaulin, waste-bags, route description and maps. You can buy provisions packages and kitchen- and outdoor equipment are for rent. It is also possible to rent a canoe for individual trips.
Also boat, kayak, kayak with seat on top and outdoor equipment for hire.
At the canoe centre, you can also try climbing in the high rope garden.